At Frey & Son we believe a home should be an extension of your lifestyle. Every detail, from the foundation to the finishing touches, should reflect your unique tastes. Before you can put the finishing touches on your home however, you need to carefully select a floorplan that will fit your lifestyle. According to Innovative Imaging Professionals, floor plans are clicked on 7.5 times more frequently than maps. Clearly, home buyers know the layout of their home plays an important role. Here is our guide to help you navigate the world of floorplans and finding the perfect match for your needs.
Understanding your Lifestyle
The first step to consider is your lifestyle and how you want to live. Some things to consider include:
- Are you retired and needing space for the grandkids to visit
- Newly married and eventually expanding your family
- Working from home and need office space
- Enjoy hosting parties
- Large outdoor living space
Being able to look at what your current needs are, as well as considering your needs in 5-10 years is important. You want to select a floorplan that can be flexible while also meeting your needs. Once you have a clear picture of your lifestyle, you can begin narrowing down your options.
Budget
While you don’t have to have an exact number, you do need to look at floorplans that are within reach of your total budget. Imaging yourself in a large home is fun but not always realistic. When coming up with a number you will want to consider what your non-negotiable upgrades are so you can budget everything in. Some clients want to leave room in the budget for a pool while others want to spend their money on upgrades to their kitchen or primary bathroom.
Location
Location, location, location. Once you build your home it’s not always easy to move if you discover you don’t like your new neighborhood. Choosing the location for your new home will also impact the floorplan you choose. If you’re looking to build a large home, you may need to find an oversized lot while some of our more modest homes can easily fit on a city sized lot. Frey & Son has been building in Southwest Florida for over 50 years and can help walk you through this process of selecting a location for your new home.
Popular Floorplan Styles
The most popular floorplan over the last few years is the open concept style which emphasizes flow and space, with few walls separating living areas. Open concept is ideal for entertaining and creating a sense of openness.
A popular Frey & Son open concept floor plan is our Key Biscayne 2 home. This option offers 2,250 square feet of open concept living space with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. There is a large, covered lanai that allows you to increase the footprint of your home and enjoy the Florida weather seamlessly.
If you’re looking for a larger, family home our popular St. Kitts model boasts 4,707 square feet with 4 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. The St. Kitts also has a large, covered lanai as well as a game loft upstairs that can be used as a flex space for kids, a home gym, theater and more. This floorplan is family friendly and a beautiful home to grow into.
Frey & Son knows our clients have various dreams and needs when it comes to building their custom home. That is why we offer many floorplans that can accommodate different lifestyles and are here to help get you started on your home building journey with us. Browse our floorplans online to see for yourself and contact us at 239-391-4321.
